SB2018112604 - OpenSUSE Linux update for SDL2
Published: November 26, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018112604
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
2
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.
1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-3839)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.The weakness exists in the XCF image rendering functionality due to out-of-bounds write on the heap. A remote attacker can display a specially crafted XCF image, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
2) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-3977)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to heap-based buffer overflow in the XCF image rendering functionality. A remote unauthenticated attacker can supply a specially crafted XCF image, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.